N3974DCESSNA 182A 1991-09-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 182A S/N: 34674

Summary

On September 08, 1991, a Cessna 182A (N3974D) was involved in an incident near Grants Pass, OR. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: MOTION SICKNESS OF THE PASSENGER, WET GRASS RUNWAY, THE PILOT'S SELF-INDUCED PRESSURE TO LAND AT THE ACCIDENT AIRPORT, AND THE DITCH.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA234. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3974D.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 8, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA234
Location
GRANTS PASS, OR
Event ID
20001212X18196
Coordinates
42.370285, -123.389007
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: MOTION SICKNESS OF THE PASSENGER, WET GRASS RUNWAY, THE PILOT'S SELF-INDUCED PRESSURE TO LAND AT THE ACCIDENT AIRPORT, AND THE DITCH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
34674
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
182A C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AMIS MATERIALS CO
Address
1647 EXCHANGE AVE PO BOX 1871
Status
Deregistered
City
OKLAHOMA CITY
State / Zip Code
OK 73101
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA91LA234